May 23, 2025

Tag: Agriculture Secretary

  • Philippines Tightens Grip on US Poultry Imports Amid Bird Flu Outbreak

    In a decisive move to curb the spread of the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), the Department of Agriculture (DA) in Manila has expanded its temporary import ban to include poultry products from four additional US states. The decision, announced on Thursday, targets Illinois, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin, following confirmed H5N1 bird flu outbreaks reported…

    Written by

    Jessica Manalili

  • Department of Agriculture Engages More Local Governments for Nationwide NFA Rice Distribution

    The Department of Agriculture (DA) is actively working with various local government units (LGUs) to facilitate the sale of rice from the National Food Authority (NFA) across the country. This initiative aims to make NFA rice, priced at PHP36 per kilogram, accessible to consumers through LGUs, government agencies, and government-owned corporations, even before an official…

    Written by

    Manuel Castro

  • Agriculture Secretary Vows Crackdown on Rice Importers Profiteering

    In a stern warning to rice importers, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. has pledged to tackle the issue of profiteering in the rice market. During a joint market inspection with the Department of Trade and Industry at the Guadalupe Public Market in Makati City, Tiu Laurel expressed concerns over the high retail prices of…

    Written by

    Ramon Diaz